Mating programs
Chromosomal Mating™
Chromosomal Mating™ has three main components
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Linear Matings
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Pedigree-based Matings
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Genomic Matings
Each mating type has an easy to use interface with the backbone of solid science running in the background to give farmers the best gain in the direction that is important for their program.
Linear Mating is supported by an easy to use app developed by STgenetics® engineers to help farmers score their animals and provide real-time data for optimization of their matings to achieve the required animal type.
Over the years, STgenetics® scientists have built a comprehensive database that incorporates pedigree and genomics on an extensive number of animals. Pedigree Mating takes advantage of that vast database to estimate expected progeny performance based on parent averages.
To take full advantage of the genetic potential of your herd, STgenetics®incorporated Genomic Mating as part of the new mating program. Chromosomal Mating® is designed to optimize the use and dissemination of the best genes in the new generation
Chromosomal Mating® also encompasses other key factors such as,
- preventing homozygous lethal alleles in the new generation;
- maximizing genomic breeding values (GEBV) in the offspring;
- managing expected future inbreeding;
- controlling number of mates for each bull;
- utilizing flexible selection objectives;
- providing the best economic results considering both additive genetics and inbreeding at once.
For more information about Chromosomal Mating®, talk with your local STgenetics® representative at +372 5377 8140
WMS program
The World's largest and most successful mating program
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Improve Profitability
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Manage Risk
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Maximise Your Genetic Investment
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Embrace Technology
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Make the Best Use of Your Time
World Wide Mating Service
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WMS is based on individual farmer goals.
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WMS provides a genetic blueprint for the herd that helps you achieve your herd goals.
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In 2020 more than 9.5 million cows across 60 countries were mated using WMS.
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Manage one of the largest “hidden” costs on the dairy, inbreeding, with up to 10 generations of pedigree analysis. With the discovery of new genetic haplotypes and recessives, the ability of the WMS system to avoid carrier matings is critical to animal health and farm profitability.
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Customized indexes and sire selection tools tailored to assist the farmer to identify the bulls best suited for the herd, and ensure the semen is used to maximise genetic progress.